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39 · Wednesday, April 7, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com l Obituaries l Obituaries l Obituaries SPRUNG, David (Bill)- Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Bill's life on April 18, 2010, 2pm at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca Street, Oakville. Reception to follow in the church hall. VARGA, Alex (Born, Sandor Varga) (March 20, 1933 ­ April 3, 2010) ( R e t i r e d A u t o W o r k e r, F o r d M o t o r Company, Canada) It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Alex Varga on April 3, 2010, at the age of 77 at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital with his son Jim and grandson Eric at his side. Beloved father of Karen (Eric S t a r e ) , J a m e s ( M a a r i t ) a n d f a t h e rin-law to Megan Varga. Stepfather of Richard Maitland and Russell Janveau. Loved grandfather of A l l i e s e , S a r a , K a r i a n d E r i c Va r g a . Stepfather of Gordon (deceased), Denise and Krista Butt. Loved grandf a t h e r o f Tr e v o r, A m b e r a n d J e n n a . Predeceased by his son Alex (aka Shawn/Alec) and his parents Stephen and Sophie (nee Hornyak), brothers Stephen and Leslie and sisters Margaret and Ann. Survived by brothers William (Joyce) and Albert, sister-in-law Ilene, brother-in-law Al, with many nieces and nephews including nephew Dave (Christine), Bill and niece Marie (Brian) and their families. Heartfelt thanks to the caring doctors and nurses at OTMH, his d o c t o r D r. G . W. T h o m s o n a n d h i s many friends at Ford. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road W e s t ( o n e b l o c k e a s t o f K e r r, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 12 ­ 1:00 p.m. Thursday April 08 with a service celebrating Alex's life at 1:00 p . m . i n t h e K o p r i v a Ta y l o r C h a p e l . Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Email condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com RUTLEDGE, Muriel Barbara Gale (Gale) (nee MacDonald) Member of Munn's United Church, Oakville Golf Club, Canadian Maple Wings and Past President of Big Sisters - Gale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday April 1, 2010 at the Credit Valley Hospital Mississauga. Beloved wife of Don Rutledge. Loving mother of Stephen and Lisa (Washkurak). Devoted nanny to Austin (Ozzy), Amelia and Alexandra. Will b e m i s s e d b y h e r d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w Karen and her children Campbell and Ian Moffatt and her son-in-law Joe Washkurak Loving sister of Bill (Roslyn), Wayne (Millie), Winston (Trudy), Emma Lee and Gary (Diane). Fondly remebered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Orpha and Maurice MacDonald and her brother Bob. Visitation was held at the Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre 3164 Ninth Line (Corner of Dundas) on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday at 11am officiated by Rev. Meg Grieve. Private family interment at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. In Lieu of flowers donations to Kidney Cancer Research at Princess M a r g a r e t H o s p i t a l w w w. p m h f . c a o r Munn's United Church Choir and Music Fund. On-line condolence available at www.glenoaks.ca l Obituaries STEFANIW, Nettie Lillian - Peacefully on March 30, 2010 at the age of 77. Nettie was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond in 1989. She was the devoted mother of Sonya (Rob Palmer), Terri, Larissa, and Greg (Marilotte Bloemen) and wonderful grandmother to Courtney, Ali, Charlie, and Christian. Predeceased by her cherished brother Jim Chwartacky (2002). Loving sister-in-law of Irene Chwartacky and aunt to Steven and Andrew. Born in Toronto, daughter of Martin and Dora Chwartacky, Nettie moved to Oakville in 1956 and has been a life-long resident ever since. A teacher in the Catholic school system and for many years a piano teacher, her legacy continues in all those she taught and nurtured. She will be much missed and deeply admired by those close to her for the dignity in which she handled herself in her later years in the face of tr ying circumstances. B u r i a l a t S t . Vo l o d y m y r ' s U k r a i n i a n Cemetery occurred on April 5. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Oakville Hospital Foundation. G R E E N , C a r o l Ly n n - C a r o l p a s s e d away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie following a brief, brave and never "giving up" battle with cancer. She was 47 years old. Born March 11, 1963 in Oakville, she was the daughter of Victor (deceased) and Sylvia Firman. Born and raised in Oakville, Carol attended Gordon E. Perdue High School and then graduated from Sheridan College where she earned her Law and Security Diploma. She began her career with the Ontario Government as a Corrections Officer in Hamilton and then moved to Barrie where her family lived. There, she met her husband Michael while working with him at the Barrie Jail. Following the birth of their daughter, Rebecca, Carol chose to be a stay at home mom. Carol will be fondly remembered for her "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff" approach to life. She loved camping, being outdoors, animals, country m u s i c a n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, h e r family. Carol was a loving wife to her husband Michael, devoted mother to their daughter Rebecca. She is survived by her sister and best friend Kris Thompson (Bruce), mother Sylvia Firman and grandmother Mary Batuik. A celebration of her life will be held at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street, Barrie, on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Family and friends will be received at 10:00 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 am. A special "thank you" to the doctors, nurses and staff on 3 North B at RVH for the exceptional care they provided and the many hugs. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barrie Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com l Card of Thanks The family of the late Phyllis Offless expresses most sincere appreciation for the many kindnesses extended during this time of loss and sorrow. She would have been so proud of her children's oral remembrances of their m o m a n d f a m i l y. P h y l l i s w a n t e d especially to thank her physician, Dr. F. V. Rouse for his special care for over half of her life. Also Dr. Peat, Dr. D. Sapir, and Dr. McConachie for their specialized care which extended her life and quality of life for so many years after her heart attack in 1994. Special thanks to all family and friends whose comforts of visits, phone calls, food and prayers have helped to carry us through. LEPORE, Giustino - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our loving father and husband Giustino Lepore on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Toronto General Hospital. Giustino was born in Pettorano, Sul Gizio, Abruzzo, Italy in 1933 and came to Canada in 1951. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 55 years Viola, and his children who he was so very proud of. Beloved father of Nancy Lepore, Teresa Lepore, Rose (Marc) Strong, Michel (Kim Robson), and Justin (Sue). Beloved Papa of April, Deanna (Andrew), Mathew (Amy), Stephanie, Patrick, Wesley, Tawnya, Michelle, Tara, Nicholas, Daniel, Katelyn, and Michael, along with Great-Grandchildren Tamara, Lucais, Michaela and Leandres. Loving brother of Jimmy (Anna) Lepore and Rosario Lepore. Giustino will be missed by the many nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brother-in-laws, and friends. Waiting with open arms in Heaven are his parents Vincenzo and Annunziata Lepore, brothers Francesco and Rosario Lepore, sister and brother-in-law Teresa and Adelmo D'Alessandro, and niece Orsola. Giustino was an active and dedicated friend and member of the Oakville Italian Club, Pettorano Sul Gizio of Hamilton Club, and an employee for 30 years at Long Manufacturing. The Lepore Family would like to thank the CVICU team at Toronto General Hospital and Dr. Tirone David for all his care. Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Road W., Oakville, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Dominic Parish, 2415 Rececca Street on Thursday at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. Donations in Giustino's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke or Epilepsy Foundations. Online condolences may be made at www.oakviewfuneral.ca McARDLE, John (Retired Scotia Bank after 42 years) - On Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Houston, Texas. John beloved husband of Marie (Paul). Loving father of Michael (Suzanne), Paula (Andrew), and Karen (Joe). Dear grandfather of Céline, Graeme, Brendan, Anne, David and Marie. Brother of Geraldine, Sister Marie and Sister Margery. Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010 at Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville. Interment to follow at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be a p p r e c i a t e d b y t h e f a m i l y. E m a i l condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com WAY, Phyllis Ann - Passed away at the Milton District Hospital on Monday, A p r i l 5 , 2 0 1 0 . P h y l l i s A n n Wa y o f Milton, beloved wife of Robert Way. Loving mother of Mark Smith (Karen) and Robert's family: Lynn, Bob and Mark Edward. Phyllis Ann will be missed by her grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Corey and Shannon. Dear sister of Richard, Ronald and Robert. Family and friends are invited to visit at the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME 114 Main St. Milton 905-878-4452 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday. The funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11:00 am. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca l In Memoriams Monteath, James In loving memory of a husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather who passed away April 7, 2009. You will always be remembered in our hearts. Love and miss you. Pat, Karen (Dale) and family, David (Brenda) and family CLASSIFIED E-MAIL classified@haltonsearch.com INTERNET: www.burlingtonpost.com www.oakvillebeaver.com LOST & FOUND HEAPS, Rita Irene (nee Robertson) Peacefully, after a couragous journey, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the age of 82. Rita will be forever loved and missed by her husband of 60 years, Jim. Beloved mother of son Blair Heaps and his wife Candy of Pinawa MB, and daughter Brenda Chisamore and her husband Darcy of Burlington ON. Much loved grandmother of Jessica and Jason Chisamore of Burlington, and Ainsley ( C l i n t ) V i e h w e g , a n d Tr o y H e a p s o f Winnipeg. Great grandmother to Ariana and Ava. Survived by her sister Audrey Steven of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Rita is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Effie Robertson ( G r a n d v i e w, M B ) a n d s i s t e r D o n n a Draper. Friends and family are invited to honour Rita's memory at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel & Reception Centre, 3164 Ninth Line, Oakville (at Dundas St.) 905-257-8822, on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 2.p.m followed by a Service of Celebration at 3.pm. in the Glen Oaks Chapel. Thank you to the dedicated, caring and compassionate staff at O.T.M.H. Donations, in memory of Rita, may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of Canada and will be gratefully appreciated by the family in lieu of flowers. Online condolences can be made at www.glenoaks.ca The Oakville Beaver would like to express sincere and heart-felt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Found Something? Place your "Found" ad FREE of charge. Burl. & Flamb. 905- 632-4440 Oakville 905-845-3824 Fax: 905-632-8165